Formalities and Procedures for Imposing Administrative Sanctions for Offenses related to the Origin of Goods

October 13, 2026

On September 1, 2026, the Ministry of Commerce (“MOC”) issued Prakas No. 084 on the formalities and procedures for imposing administrative sanctions for offenses related to the origin of goods. The Prakas establishes the legal framework governing the investigation of origin-related violations and the imposition of administrative sanctions under the Law on Rules of Origin issued on July 05, 2023.

The Prakas provides for a range of administrative sanctions that may be imposed depending on the nature and severity of the violation as below.

Administrative sanctions

• Written warnings
• Temporary suspension or cessation of business activities and operations
• Suspension, revocation, or cancellation of permits or licenses
• Other sanctions prescribed under applicable laws and regulations

A written warning may be imposed for non-compliance with requirements relating to a certificate of origin, a certificate of origin reference form, an origin certification letter, recordkeeping obligations, production and export notifications, and raw material inventory declarations.

Investigation and appeal procedures

Investigations of origin-related offenses will be conducted by investigating officers designated by the MOC which discussed in Prakas No. 084 on the formalities and procedures for imposing administrative sanctions for offenses related to the origin of goods. Any investigation and the imposition of administrative sanctions require prior approval in principle from the MOC.

Those subject to investigation has the right to provide explanations within 30 days. Failure to do so will be deemed an acknowledgement of the alleged offense.

The Prakas also grants the right to appeal. A person dissatisfied with an administrative sanction can submit an appeal to the MOC within 30 days of receiving the decision. If still dissatisfied with the appeal decision, the person may bring the matter before the competent court within 30 days.